Reef and shoreline restoration, retention, and protection passive, non-ferrous, non-reactive precast solution

ABSTRACT

A non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restoration and retention solution may include at least one generally hexagonal structure including a body having a first end opposite a second end. The body may define a passage from the first end to the second end and at least one aperture defined in the side or sides of the body. The at least one aperture may be constructed and arranged to allow fluid flow through the passage of the at least one generally hexagonal structure. In this way, at least one or a plurality of non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restoration solution may reduce erosion of shoreline and reef by functioning as a wave break in an aquatic operating environment.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U. S. Provisional ApplicationSer. No. 63/229,775, filed Aug. 5, 2021, which is incorporated herein byreference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The embodiments generally relate to coastal management systems.

BACKGROUND

Coastal management is the defense against erosion and flooding at theinterface of a body of water and land. Changes in sea level and weatherpatterns can damage shorelines, reefs, and marine ecology. Wave breaksare often utilized to mitigate detrimental effects of high-energy waves.Current solutions may utilize steel and stone which can be harmful tomarine ecosystems. Alternatively, current solutions may utilizede-commissioned subway cars, ships, and automobiles which emit toxinsinto the marine environment.

Implementing a nonferrous, non-reactive precast concrete system forshoreline, coastal, marine, and estuarine applications such asrevetments, breakwaters, artificial reefs and living shorelines andother related reef (coral, oyster, etc.) systems may replace rock (riprap) and other current replacement solutions. This solution may overcomethe various disadvantages associated with modern solutions.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A complete understanding of the present embodiments and the advantagesand features thereof will be more readily understood by reference to thefollowing detailed description when considered in conjunction with theaccompanying drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a nonferrous, non-reactiveprecast concrete shoreline restoration and retention solution consistentwith this disclosure.

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a plurality of assembled nonferrous,non-reactive precast concrete shoreline restoration and retentionsolutions consistent with this disclosure.

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a plurality of assemblednonferrous, non-reactive concrete precast shoreline restoration andretention solutions consistent with this disclosure.

FIG. 4 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of a nonferrous,non-reactive concrete precast shoreline restoration and retentionsolution consistent with this disclosure.

FIG. 5 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of a nonferrous,non-reactive concrete precast shoreline restoration and retentionsolution consistent with this disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The specific details of the single embodiment or variety of embodimentsdescribed herein are to the described apparatus and methods of use. Anyspecific details of the embodiments are used for demonstration purposesonly, and no unnecessary limitations or inferences are to be understoodthereon.

Before describing in detail exemplary embodiments, it is noted that theembodiments reside primarily in combinations of components andprocedures related to the apparatus. Accordingly, the components havebeen represented, where appropriate, by conventional symbols in thedrawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent tounderstanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not toobscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent tothose of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the descriptionherein. In this disclosure, the various embodiments may be a system,method, and/or product at any possible technical detail level ofintegration.

As used herein, “operating environment” or variations on that term mayinclude aquatic environments such as shorelines, coral reefs, rock,headland, shoal or any interface between land and a body of water or anypartially or fully submerged aquatic environment such as oceans, lakes,wetlands, reefs, sand bars, oyster beds, or the like. In somevariations, an aquatic operating environment may include environmentswhere it may be necessary to provide permanent or semi-permanentbarriers within a body of water which may mitigate wave actions.

In general, the embodiments described herein relate to a nonferrous,non-reactive concrete precast shoreline restoration and retentionsolution. The embodiments include an approximately hexagonal hive shapedprecast structure which uses non-ferrous reinforcement. The non-ferrous,inert concrete precast shoreline restoration and retention solution maybe installed along the approximate perimeter or within a natural body ofwater, for example an ocean, wetlands, reefs, aquaculture areas, sandbars, oyster beds, and in operation disrupts the energy of waves whichcause shoreline erosion, damage coral reefs, or cause flood or otherenvironmental damage in low land level areas.

The nonferrous, non-reactive, precast concrete shoreline restoration andretention solution may provide a means for the prevention of erosion ofshoreline, estuaries, and other sensitive coastal waterways, preventionof harm to reefs, and function as a wave break to limit the effects ofstorm surges and tidal surges and while aiding in establishment of newreef systems in support healthy marine ecology.

The structure of the nonferrous, non-reactive, precast concreteshoreline restoration solution may include individual or plurality ofprecast hexagonal-cross-section modules which may be affixed to oneanother to form the nonferrous, non-reactive precast concrete shorelinerestoration and retention solution. The non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution may primarily include a plurality ofprecast concrete modules having hexagonal cross-sections defining sixindividual sides to the non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration solution. Each module may define a primary passagetherethrough having an approximately hexagonal-cross-section, thepassage extending from a first end to a second end of the non-ferrousnon-reactive precast shoreline restoration solution to define anapproximately hollow hexagonal body.

A plurality of apertures may be defined in each of the sides of eachmodule and passing therethrough to be in fluid communication with theprimary passage. The plurality of apertures may form patterns arrangedalong each side of the generally hexagonal structure to provide superiorwater flow through the sides of the non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution. The plurality of apertures may furtherfacilitate the prevention of erosion of shoreline and coral reefs,function as a wave break to limit the effects of storm surges and tidalsurges as well as establish new coral reef and support healthy marineecology by allowing waterflow within the non-ferrous non-reactiveprecast shoreline restoration solution.

A plurality of through holes defined by each of these sides of thegenerally hexagonal structure may be constructed and arranged to receivefiber reinforced polymer (FRP) rods, rebar and cap combinations orvarious mechanical fastening means such that individual generallyhexagonal structures may be affixed to one another to form a non-ferrousnon-reactive precast shoreline restoration solution. According to somevariations, the mechanical faster may include an FRP bolt disposedwithin the plurality of through holes to secure multiple hexagonalstructures together. According to some variations, the mechanical fastermay include an FRP bolt disposed within the plurality of through holesto secure multiple hexagonal structures together and a plurality of capsaffixed to the FPR bolt to further secure the bolt within a throughhole. According to some variations, the generally hexagonal structuresmay be affixed to one another via various other means such as, but notlimited to, adhesives, welding, riveting, or mechanical connections. Inthis way, multiple generally hexagonal structures may be affixed oneanother to form a generally honeycomb structured shoreline restorationand rock replacement solution.

The body of each generally hexagonal structure may be being made ofprimarily concrete. According to some variations, the generallyhexagonal structures may be precast or preformed prior to being disposedin an operating environment such as to function as a wave break.

Reinforcement may be added to the body of each generally hexagonalstructure by forming the body around at least one reinforcement member,such as, but not limited to, a non-ferrous rod similar to rebar formedwithin the body and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of thebody. Alternatively, or in conjunction with the reinforcement extendingparallel to the longitudinal axis, additional reinforcements will bedisposed within the body perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of thestructure. In this way, reinforcements may be disposed in a generallycrosshatching pattern within the body. According to various otherembodiments, reinforcement may be provided through a variety of meanssuch as impregnating the concrete body with webbing, netting, randomlydispersed fibers.

The instant embodiments may be formed from wet precast molds or dry castconcrete. The embodiments protect against erosion of the shoreline andreefs by functioning as a wave break to limit the effects of stormsurges and tidal surges. The embodiments provide an improvement over theconventional art such as riprap, rock armor, shot rock, rubble, miningstone, steel rebar re-enforced concrete, the use of decommissionedsubway cars, old ships or automobiles to mitigate the effects of waveenergy on shorelines, each of which cause additional environmentalproblems upon oxidation including toxic, carcinogenic deterioration.

The non-ferrous non-reactive precast restoration and retention solutionmay be nontoxic and environmentally sound, supporting natural marinehabitats, aids in reef restoration and maintains fisheries. Moreover,the non-ferrous reinforcement eliminates the need for the use ofconventional rebar which ultimately rusts and deteriorates over time dueto exposure to high-moisture operating environments.

The non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restoration solution mayinclude a structural combination of 5,000 PSI concrete mix impregnatedwith a reinforcement such as, but not limited to, glass fiber reinforcedpolymer, fiber reinforced polymer, fiber reinforced plastic, compositerebar, or the like. According to some embodiments, the reinforcement mayinclude a plurality of bars impregnated within concrete. Implementationof FRP within a concrete matrix may provide improved lifespan andcorrosion resistance compared to steel rebar, lighter in weight than theequivalent strength of steel rebar, considerably higher tensile strengthcompared to steel, FRP is non-conductive to heat and electricity, FRP isnon-magnetic, high fatigue endurance and impact resistance compared tosteel rebar, non-existent corrosion, rust free, transparent to radiofrequencies, cost effective compared to epoxy coated, galvanized andstainless-steel rebar, impervious to chloride ion, low pH chemicalattack and bacteriological growth, reduced whole of life project costs,low carbon footprint, low to maintenance free, standardized orcustomizable lengths, shapes, and bends, non-toxic, and easily cut andmachined.

In some embodiments, reinforcement significantly extends the overalllifespan and sustainable, because fewer materials are required, thelifespan of structures are extended with less environmental impact. Theembodiments are corrosion resistant, thereby no rusting occurs becauseof carbonation of the concrete and no spalling due to the corrosion-freecharacteristic. The intervals between renovations may be minimized withthe extended life of the product, lowering maintenance costs. FRP doesnot conduct any electrical current and is transparent to magnetic fieldsand radio waves.

FIG. 1 depicts one variation of a generally hexagonal structure 10 whichmay make up part of or the whole of a non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution. The generally hexagonal structure 10 mayinclude a body 12 having a first end 80 opposite a second end 82 andfurther having a plurality of sides 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24. Each ofthe sides 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 may define a respective pluralityof apertures 30, 32, 34, 36 (some apertures not shown in FIG. 1 )constructed and arranged to function as wave break while also permittinga predetermined volume the water to flow therethrough during use. Thebody 12 made a fine a passage 26 in fluid communication with each of theplurality of apertures to further permit a predetermined volume of waterto flow therethrough during use. The body 12 may further define aplurality of through holes 28 constructed and arranged to facilitate themechanical connection of a first generally hexagonal structure 10 tonumerous other generally hexagonal structures.

FIG. 2 depicts a plurality of assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solutions 100 including a first generallyhexagonal structure 10 a connected to a second generally hexagonalstructure 10 b connected to a third generally hexagonal structure 10 cconnected to a fourth generally hexagonal structure 10 d. For the sakeof brevity and clarity, the assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution 100 may include any number of generallyhexagonal structures 10 assembled and this disclosure will foregospecifically identifying every single generally hexagonal structuredepicted in the figures. The generally hexagonal structures 10 may beaffixed to one another by a variety of means but which may include FRProds, rebar and cap combinations including fixing a bolt 40 and a firstnut 42 and a second nut 44 through the plurality of through holes 28 asseen in FIG. 1 . A non-ferrous rod, bolt, rebar or bolt and capcombination may include any number of such assemblies the like suitablefor fixing generally hexagonal structures to one another. Other means ofattaching generally hexagonal structures are contemplated by thisdisclosure.

FIG. 3 depicts a plurality of assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration and retention solutions 100 including multiplegenerally hexagonal structures 10 a, 10 b, 10 c, and 10 d affixed to oneanother. Each of the generally hexagonal structures may define arespective passage 26 therethrough and respective plurality of apertures32, 34, 36 in fluid communication with each respective passage 26. Eachof the plurality of apertures 32, 34, 36 maybe in fluid communication 50with one another where generally hexagonal structures are affixed to oneanother. The assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration solutions 100 made further include a non-hollow base portion200 constructed and arranged to provide structural support to theassembled non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restorationsolutions 100. The assembled non-ferrous precast restoration solutions100 may be constructed and arranged to operate wholly or partially alonga shoreline or in an aquatic operating environment 300 to protectagainst erosion of the shoreline and reefs by functioning as a wavebreak to limit the effects of storm surges and tidal surges. Thegenerally honeycomb structure of the assembled non-ferrous non-reactiveprecast shoreline restoration solutions 100 may be constructed andarranged to establish new coral reef and support healthy marine ecologyby allowing waterflow within the non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution.

FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate partial cross-sectional views of a non-ferrousnon-reactive precast shoreline restoration solution including agenerally hexagonal structure 10 including at least a first side 16,second side 18, and third side 20. the generally hexagonal structure 10may define a passage 26 therethrough which may be generally hexagonal incross section. Multiple pluralities of apertures 30, 32, and 34 maybedefine within the first side 16, second side 18, and third side 20,respectively. The multiple pluralities of apertures 30, 32, and 34 mayinclude generally hexagonal apertures in addition to generallyrectangular apertures 33. Various other aperture shapes are contemplatedby this disclosure and the recitation of only hexagonal and rectangularapertures shall not be considered limiting. Apertures may take the shapeof circles, triangles, squares, or the like. Apertures may also vary insize and count in each of these sides of the generally hexagonalstructure. The generally hexagonal structure 10 may be made of concreteimpregnated with reinforcements 60, 62.

The following description of variants is only illustrative ofcomponents, elements, acts, products, and methods considered to bewithin the scope of the invention and are not in any way intended tolimit such scope by what is specifically disclosed or not expressly setforth. The components, elements, acts, products, and methods asdescribed herein may be combined and rearranged other than as expresslydescribed herein and are still considered to be within the scope of theinvention.

According to variation 1, a non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration and retention solution, including at least one generallyhexagonal structure including a body having a first end opposite asecond end and further including a first side, a second side, a thirdside, a fourth side, a fifth side, and a sixth side, the body defining apassage from the first end to the second end; and at least one aperturedefined by at least one of the first side, second side, third side,fourth side, fifth side, or sixth side, the at least one apertureconstructed and arranged to allow fluid flow through the passage of theat least one generally hexagonal structure.

Variation 2 may include a non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration solution as in variation 1 wherein the passage has anapproximately hexagonal cross-section.

Variation 3 may include a non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration solution as in any of variations 1 through 2 wherein thebody has an approximately hexagonal cross-section.

Variation 4 may include a non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration solution as in any of variations 1 through 3 wherein the atleast one aperture has an approximately hexagonal cross-section.

Variation 5 may include a non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration solution as in any of variations 1 through 4 wherein the atleast one aperture is a plurality of apertures defined by the firstside, second side, third side, fourth side, fifth side, and sixth side.

Variation 6 may include a non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration solution as in any of variations 1 through 5 wherein theplurality of apertures includes a first plurality of apertures definedby the first side; a second plurality of apertures defined by the secondside; a third plurality of apertures defined by the third side; a fourthplurality of apertures defined by the fourth side; a fifth plurality ofapertures defined by the fifth side; and a sixth plurality of aperturesdefined by the sixth side.

Variation 7 may include a non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration and retention solution as in any of variations 1 through 6wherein the non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restorationsolution is constructed and arranged to reduce erosion of shoreline andreef by functioning as a wave break in an aquatic operating environment.

Variation 8 may include a non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration solution as in any of variations 1 through 7 wherein the atleast one generally hexagonal structure is a plurality of generallyhexagonal structures.

Variation 9 may include a non-ferrous non-reactive precast restorationsolution as in any of variations 1 through 8 further including at leastone bolt, rod, rebar, or bolt and cap combination constructed andarranged to secure the plurality of generally hexagonal structurestogether.

Variation 10 may include a non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration solution as in any of variations 1 through 9 furtherincluding a base portion constructed and arranged to provide structuralsupport to the non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restorationsolutions.

According to variation 11, an assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution, including a plurality of generallyhexagonal structures each including a body having a first end opposite asecond end and further including a first side, a second side, a thirdside, a fourth side, a fifth side, and a sixth side, the body defining apassage from the first end to the second end. The body may furtherinclude a first plurality of apertures defined by the first side; asecond plurality of apertures defined by the second side; a thirdplurality of apertures defined by the third side; a fourth plurality ofapertures defined by the fourth side; a fifth plurality of aperturesdefined by the fifth side; and a sixth plurality of apertures defined bythe sixth side. The plurality of generally hexagonal structures is,individually and in combination, constructed and arranged to allow fluidflow through the passage and each of the first, second, third, fourth,fifth, and sixth plurality of apertures to reduce erosion of shorelineand reef by functioning as a wave break in an aquatic operatingenvironment.

Variation 12 may include an assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution as in variation 11, further including atleast one bolt, rod, rebar, or bolt and cap combination constructed andarranged to secure the plurality of generally hexagonal structurestogether.

Variation 13 may include an assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution as in any of variations 11 through 12wherein the passage has an approximately hexagonal cross-section.

Variation 14 may include an assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution as in any of variations 11 through 13wherein the body has an approximately hexagonal cross-section.

Variation 15 may include an assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution as in any of variations 11 through 14wherein each of the apertures in the first, second, third, fourth,fifth, and sixth plurality of apertures has an approximately hexagonalcross-section.

Variation 16 may include an assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution as in any of variations 11 through 15further including a base portion constructed and arranged to providestructural support to the assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solutions.

Variation 17 may include an assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution, including a plurality of generallyhexagonal structures each including a body having a first end opposite asecond end and further including a first side, a second side, a thirdside, a fourth side, a fifth side, and a sixth side, the body defining apassage from the first end to the second end. The body may define afirst plurality of apertures defined by the first side; a secondplurality of apertures defined by the second side; a third plurality ofapertures defined by the third side; a fourth plurality of aperturesdefined by the fourth side; a fifth plurality of apertures defined bythe fifth side; and a sixth plurality of apertures defined by the sixthside. The body may include a plurality of through holes defined by eachof the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth side; a pluralityof bolt, rod, rebar, or bolt and cap combinations disposed within theplurality of through holes constructed and arranged to secure theplurality of generally hexagonal structures to one another; and a baseportion constructed and arranged to provide structural support to theassembled non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restorationsolutions. The plurality of generally hexagonal structures are,individually and in combination, constructed and arranged to allow fluidflow through the passage and each of the first, second, third, fourth,fifth, and sixth plurality of apertures to reduce erosion of shorelineand reef by functioning as a wave break in an aquatic operatingenvironment.

Variation 18 may include an assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution as in variation 17 wherein the bodycomprises concrete.

Variation 19 may include an assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution as in any of variations 17 through 18wherein the body comprises concrete impregnated with a glass fiberreinforced polymer.

Variation 20 may include an assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration and retention solution as in any of variations 17through 19 wherein each of the apertures in the first, second, third,fourth, fifth, and sixth plurality of apertures has an approximatelyhexagonal cross-section.

Many different embodiments have been disclosed herein, in connectionwith the above description and the drawings. It will be understood thatit would be unduly repetitious and obfuscating to describe andillustrate every combination and sub combination of these embodiments.Accordingly, all embodiments can be combined in any way and/orcombination, and the present specification, including the drawings,shall be construed to constitute a complete written description of allcombinations and sub combinations of the embodiments described herein,and of the manner and process of making and using them, and shallsupport claims to any such combination or sub combination.

An equivalent substitution of two or more elements can be made for anyone of the elements in the claims below or that a single element can besubstituted for two or more elements in a claim. Although elements canbe described above as acting in certain combinations and even initiallyclaimed as such, it is to be expressly understood that one or moreelements from a claimed combination can in some cases be excised fromthe combination and that the claimed combination can be directed to asub combination or variation of a sub combination.

It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the presentembodiment is not limited to what has been particularly shown anddescribed hereinabove. A variety of modifications and variations arepossible in light of the above teachings without departing from thefollowing claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration solution, comprising: at least one generally hexagonalstructure comprising a body having a first end opposite a second end andfurther comprising a first side, a second side, a third side, a fourthside, a fifth side, and a sixth side, the body defining a passage fromthe first end to the second end; and at least one aperture defined by atleast one of the first side, second side, third side, fourth side, fifthside, or sixth side, the at least one aperture constructed and arrangedto allow fluid flow through the passage of the at least one generallyhexagonal structure.
 2. A non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration solution as in claim 1 wherein the passage has anapproximately hexagonal cross-section.
 3. A non-ferrous non-reactiveprecast shoreline restoration solution as in claim 1 wherein the bodyhas an approximately hexagonal cross-section.
 4. A non-ferrousnon-reactive precast shoreline restoration solution as in claim 1wherein the at least one aperture has an approximately hexagonalcross-section.
 5. A non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration solution as in claim 1 wherein the at least one aperture isa plurality of apertures defined by the first side, second side, thirdside, fourth side, fifth side, and sixth side.
 6. A non-ferrousnon-reactive precast shoreline restoration solution as in claim 1wherein the plurality of apertures comprises: a first plurality ofapertures defined by the first side; a second plurality of aperturesdefined by the second side; a third plurality of apertures defined bythe third side; a fourth plurality of apertures defined by the fourthside; a fifth plurality of apertures defined by the fifth side; and asixth plurality of apertures defined by the sixth side.
 7. A non-ferrousnon-reactive precast shoreline restoration solution as in claim 1wherein the non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restorationsolution is constructed and arranged to reduce erosion of shoreline andreef by functioning as a wave break in an aquatic operating environment.8. A non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restoration andretention solution as in claim 1 wherein the at least one generallyhexagonal structure is a plurality of generally hexagonal structures. 9.A non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restoration and retentionsolution as in claim 8, further comprising at least one of a non-ferrousbolt, rod, rebar, or bolt and cap combination constructed and arrangedto secure the plurality of generally hexagonal structures together. 10.A non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restoration and retentionsolution as in claim 1 further comprising a base portion constructed andarranged to provide structural support to the non-ferrous non-reactiveprecast shoreline restoration and retention solutions.
 11. An assemblednon-ferrous non-reactive shoreline restoration and retention solution,comprising: a plurality of generally hexagonal structures eachcomprising: a body having a first end opposite a second end and furthercomprising a first side, a second side, a third side, a fourth side, afifth side, and a sixth side, the body defining a passage from the firstend to the second end; a first plurality of apertures defined by thefirst side; a second plurality of apertures defined by the second side;a third plurality of apertures defined by the third side; a fourthplurality of apertures defined by the fourth side; a fifth plurality ofapertures defined by the fifth side; a sixth plurality of aperturesdefined by the sixth side; wherein the plurality of generally hexagonalstructures are, individually and in combination, constructed andarranged to allow fluid flow through the passage and each of the first,second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth plurality of apertures to reduceerosion of shoreline and reef by functioning as a wave break in anaquatic operating environment.
 12. An assembled non-ferrous non-reactiveprecast shoreline restoration solution as in claim 11, furthercomprising at least one of a non-ferrous fiber reinforced polymer rod orrebar constructed and arranged to secure the plurality of generallyhexagonal structures together.
 13. An assembled non-ferrous non-reactiveprecast shoreline restoration solution as in claim 11 wherein thepassage has an approximately hexagonal cross-section.
 14. An assemblednon-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restoration solution as inclaim 11 wherein the body has an approximately hexagonal cross-section.15. An assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restorationsolution as in claim 11 wherein each of the apertures in the first,second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth plurality of apertures has anapproximately hexagonal cross-section.
 16. An assembled non-ferrousnon-reactive precast shoreline restoration solution as in claim 11further comprising a base portion constructed and arranged to providestructural support to the assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solutions.
 17. An assembled non-ferrousnon-reactive precast shoreline restoration solution, comprising: aplurality of generally hexagonal structures each comprising: a bodyhaving a first end opposite a second end and further comprising a firstside, a second side, a third side, a fourth side, a fifth side, and asixth side, the body defining a passage from the first end to the secondend; a first plurality of apertures defined by the first side; a secondplurality of apertures defined by the second side; a third plurality ofapertures defined by the third side; a fourth plurality of aperturesdefined by the fourth side; a fifth plurality of apertures defined bythe fifth side; a sixth plurality of apertures defined by the sixthside; a plurality of through holes defined by each of the first, second,third, fourth, fifth, and sixth side. a plurality of at least one of anon-ferrous fiber reinforced polymer rods, rebar, or bolts disposedwithin the plurality of through holes constructed and arranged to securethe plurality of generally hexagonal structures to one another. a baseportion constructed and arranged to provide structural support to theassembled non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restorationsolutions; and wherein the plurality of generally hexagonal structuresare, individually and in combination, constructed and arranged to allowfluid flow through the passage and each of the first, second, third,fourth, fifth, and sixth plurality of apertures to reduce erosion ofshoreline and reef by functioning as a wave break in an aquaticoperating environment.
 18. An assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precastshoreline restoration solution as in claim 17 wherein the body comprisesconcrete.
 19. An assembled non-ferrous non-reactive precast shorelinerestoration solution as in claim 17 wherein the body comprises concreteimpregnated with a glass fiber reinforced polymer.
 20. An assemblednon-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restoration solution as inclaim 17 wherein each of the apertures in the first, second, third,fourth, fifth, and sixth plurality of apertures has an approximatelyhexagonal cross-section.